Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Overview of Terraform.
- Key benefits of adopting Terraform.
- Essential concepts and terminology.
- Comparing Terraform with other infrastructure as code tools.
Setting Up Your Environment
- Installation of Terraform.
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development.
- Creating and configuring Azure accounts.
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider.
- Authentication methods for Azure.
- Writing your initial Terraform configuration.
- Deploying a basic Azure resource.
Managing Terraform State
- Comprehending Terraform state files.
- Implementing remote state management using Azure storage.
- Ensuring state locking and data consistency.
Building Infrastructure with Terraform
- Creating and managing Azure Virtual Machines.
- Configuring Azure Networking components (VNet, Subnets, NSGs).
- Deploying Azure storage accounts.
- Setting up Azure SQL Databases.
Advanced Terraform Features
- Creating Terraform modules for reusability.
- Utilizing data sources and output variables.
- Working with Terraform expressions and functions.
- Managing resource dependencies within Terraform.
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps.
- Establishing a CI/CD pipeline for Terraform.
- Automating Terraform deployments via Azure DevOps.
- Integrating GitHub actions for continuous delivery.
Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data
- Managing secrets using Azure Key Vault.
- Integrating Key Vault with Terraform.
- Best practices for secure secret management.
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Configuring Azure monitoring and alerts.
- Scaling Azure resources using Terraform.
- Implementing auto-scaling groups.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations.
- Resolving common errors and issues.
- Reviewing Terraform best practices and recommendations.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental cloud computing concepts.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and the Azure portal.
- Basic proficiency in scripting or programming languages.
Target Audience
- Cloud Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- IT Professionals
- System Administrators
Testimonials (3)
pacing for the most part was fantastic. Michal was very good at ensuring the audience were engaged and ensured everyone was following along for the most part
Asif Shaikh - Carpmaels & Ransford
Course - Terraform on Microsoft Azure
The trainer presented the topics in a very clear, concise and structured approach that was easy to follow. My fellow colleagues commented that the wished they had this training earlier before starting to use Terraform. I also really like the hands-on coding using the VM's. This worked very well. The trainer was also very personable and relatable.
Shane - Keystart
Course - Terraform on Microsoft Azure
I loved the technical aspects of the exercises - it was great seeing Terraform in action and being able to see the creation of the resources in Azure.
